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The Fast-Food Survival Guide

The Fast-Food Survival Guide 

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McDonald’s

Best: Hamburger, plain. Ketchup and mustard are OK, but no mayo.Nutrition (per serving):250 calories 12g protein 32g carbs 8g fat6g sugar1g fiber 490mg sodium

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

Best: Chicken Burrito Bowl with black beans, fajita veggies, and guacamole. Hold the rice, cheese, and sour cream. Nutrition (per serving):550 calories 42g protein 34g carbs 31g fat4g sugar20g fiber1,115mg sodium

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Five Guys Burgers And Fries

Best: Little Hamburger, add mushrooms, pickles, peppers, and onions for extra nutrition. Nutrition (per serving): 505 calories 24g protein 44g carbs 26g fat10g sugar3g fiber 697mg sodium

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KFC

Best: Two grilled chicken breasts with a side of green beans.Nutrition (per serving):390 calories 64g protein 4g carbs 13g fat1g sugar2g fiber 1,520mg sodium

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Wendy’s

Best: Power Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Light Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.Nutrition (per serving):450 calories 40g protein 42g carbs 15g fat18g sugar8g fiber 1,070mg sodium

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Subway

Best: Foot-Long Oven-Roasted Chicken Sub on 9-grain wheat with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers.Nutrition (per serving):467 calories 46g protein 91g carbs 10g fat15g sugar11g fiber 1,230mg sodium

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Burger King

Best: TenderGrill Chicken Garden Salad with Ken’s Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette and a hamburger.Nutrition (per serving):540 calories 47g protein 42g carbs 22g fat10g sugar3g fiber1,030mg sodium

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Taco Bell

Best: Fresco Crunchy Beef Taco and two Fresco Shredded Chicken Tacos.Nutrition (per serving):410 calories 27g protein 45g carbs 14g fat5g sugar 7g fiber 1,240mg sodium

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Panera Bread

Best: Bowl of low- fat Garden Vegetable soup and a whole smoked turkey sandwich.Nutrition (per serving): 560 calories 27g protein 87g carbs 7g fat12g sugar8g fiber 2,870mg sodium

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McDonald’s

Best: Hamburger, plain. Ketchup and mustard are OK, but no mayo.

Nutrition (per serving):

  • 250 calories 
  • 12g protein 
  • 32g carbs 
  • 8g fat
  • 6g sugar
  • 1g fiber 
  • 490mg sodium

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Best: Chicken Burrito Bowl with black beans, fajita veggies, and guacamole. Hold the rice, cheese, and sour cream. 

Nutrition (per serving):

  • 550 calories 
  • 42g protein 
  • 34g carbs 
  • 31g fat
  • 4g sugar
  • 20g fiber
  • 1,115mg sodium

Five Guys Burgers And Fries

Best: Little Hamburger, add mushrooms, pickles, peppers, and onions for extra nutrition. 

Nutrition (per serving): 

  • 505 calories 
  • 24g protein 
  • 44g carbs 
  • 26g fat
  • 10g sugar
  • 3g fiber 
  • 697mg sodium

KFC

Best: Two grilled chicken breasts with a side of green beans.

Nutrition (per serving):

  • 390 calories 
  • 64g protein 
  • 4g carbs 
  • 13g fat
  • 1g sugar
  • 2g fiber 
  • 1,520mg sodium

Wendy’s

Best: Power Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Light Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.

Nutrition (per serving):

  • 450 calories 
  • 40g protein 
  • 42g carbs 
  • 15g fat
  • 18g sugar
  • 8g fiber 
  • 1,070mg sodium

Subway

Best: Foot-Long Oven-Roasted Chicken Sub on 9-grain wheat with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and cucumbers.

Nutrition (per serving):

  • 467 calories 
  • 46g protein 
  • 91g carbs 
  • 10g fat
  • 15g sugar
  • 11g fiber 
  • 1,230mg sodium

Burger King

Best: TenderGrill Chicken Garden Salad with Ken’s Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette and a hamburger.

Nutrition (per serving):

  • 540 calories 
  • 47g protein 
  • 42g carbs 
  • 22g fat
  • 10g sugar
  • 3g fiber
  • 1,030mg sodium

Taco Bell

Best: Fresco Crunchy Beef Taco and two Fresco Shredded Chicken Tacos.

Nutrition (per serving):

  • 410 calories 
  • 27g protein 
  • 45g carbs 
  • 14g fat
  • 5g sugar 
  • 7g fiber 
  • 1,240mg sodium

Panera Bread

Best: Bowl of low- fat Garden Vegetable soup and a whole smoked turkey sandwich.

Nutrition (per serving): 

  • 560 calories 
  • 27g protein 
  • 87g carbs 
  • 7g fat
  • 12g sugar
  • 8g fiber 
  • 2,870mg sodium